Travelling from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Indianapolis.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IND to CPT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IND and CPT:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Indianapolis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is $1,853. A return ticket right now is $2,606. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IND to CPT, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
IND is located at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
When it comes to Indianapolis International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.86% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Indianapolis International Airport from central Indianapolis, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near IND:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Indianapolis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire to explore Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cape Town in April.
Before locking in your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IND to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Cape Town, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Journey about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its leading sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Worcester is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without visiting Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.